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OT: Custom unattended XP install

A while ago I had posted an issue with and XP disk that didn't include OE. I delved into it further and found some inte...
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posted by tom(spamless)
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by tom(spamless)

Removing 5C collet Adapter

The Clausing 1300 lathe I recently aquired has a lever operated Royal 5C collet closer which works fine, but I want to...
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posted by msmith5242
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by msmith5242

Clausing 5914 Lubricants

Well, I got the manual from Clausing today and read it. In the Lubrication Chart, they mention: "Shell Tonna 33" (which...
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posted by joegwinn
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by joegwinn

Enco Free Shipping Code for January

To get Free UPS Shipping, just enter WBJ8P in the promo code box on the shopping cart page at use-enco.com, or mention...
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posted by randallX
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by randallX

Sheldon Lathe for sale

Not mine. Saw this on craigslist. http://austin.craigslist.org/tls/532745599.html j/b
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posted by jbleaux
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbleaux

18 volt drill question

Okay, my HF 18 volt charger does not charge any more. I really liked this drill and even have an extra battery. The cha...
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posted by ivan
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by ivan

Impressive

http://www.setzstock.de/motor/ And here I thought I couldn't build motors because I lacked metalworking skill -- obviou...
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posted by tim
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by tim

looking to replace B&D 1/4 corded drill

I dropped my 'old' Black & Decker 1/4 inch drill motor (now called corded drill ???), and broke the brush holder among...
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posted by thermo102
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by thermo102

OT - Newsreader question

Sorry to be posting this in a metalworking newsgroup, but y'all seem to know a lot about this stuff. I am looking for a...
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posted by twoblues
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by twoblues

Toolpost rocking with cheap two bolt mount

I was making a cut-off last night with my Aloris AXA-77. After reducing speed from 750rpm to 150rpm, and resetting the...
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posted by ohland
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by ohland

OT Isuzu NPR Truck

I've been watching non-CDL flatbed trucks on ebay for some time now to get an idea about what is available and how much...
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posted by albert6
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by albert6

Electrical Query (Metal Breaker Box)

Now that I have established some metal content, I have a question about my screwy house wiring. The knowledge base here...
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posted by gwhite
26 comments posted 18yrs posted by gwhite

Backup inverter Neutral-ground convention?

Hi, guys, Question for those knowlegable about electrician and code type stuff.. I have a situation where there we are...
11 comments posted 18yrs
posted by speffSNIP
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by speffSNIP